Main Vaapas Aaunga

Main Vaapas Aaunga (2026)



7.2 2026 167 min India

Director: Imtiaz Ali

Cast: Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina, Sharvari, Diljit Dosanjh, Anjana Sukhani

Drama Romance
An aging man is still haunted by a first love torn apart during the 1947 Partition of India. While recounting his past to his grandson, buried memories of displacement, yearning, and an undying romance resurface, bridging generations with a love that time and borders could never erase.

More About This Film

Main Vaapas Aaunga is a Hindi period drama about love, memory, migration, and the emotional legacy of the 1947 Partition of India. An aspiring comedian attempts to uncover the story behind his dying grandfather's lost love, connecting the present with a relationship that began decades earlier.

Imtiaz Ali directs and co-writes the film, with Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, and Vedang Raina among the principal cast. The story uses changing generations and memories of home to explore how personal relationships can remain important long after historical events have passed.

  • Directed by Imtiaz Ali.
  • Written by Imtiaz Ali and Nayanika Mahtani.
  • Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, and Vedang Raina star.
  • The film also features Sharvari Wagh and a large supporting ensemble.
  • It was released theatrically in India in June 2026 before becoming available on Netflix.

Where to Watch

Main Vaapas Aaunga is officially streaming on Netflix in supported territories.